(Family Features) When it comes to your sweet tooth, people often define themselves as chocolate lovers or fruity fans. When preparing for your next party, plan for unique treats sure to tickle the taste buds of both groups.

Sprinkle in some fun to upcoming birthday parties, classroom celebrations and other gatherings with these crowd-pleasing recipes. To ensure your party spread includes an assortment of treats, look past the standard fare of cupcakes and cookies and delight guests with creative and colorful desserts. These featured recipes are also a great way to get kids in the kitchen for some hands-on cooking fun.

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Pack mixture firmly into 9-inch pie pan and press firmly to bottom and sides, bringing crumbs evenly up to rim.

Chill one hour before filling.

To make filling, with electric mixer, beat together cream cheese, yogurt, honey, lime zest and vanilla for 5 minutes until well combined and fluffy. Spoon into prepared pie crust and smooth top. Cover and refrigerate until set, at least 4 hours or preferably overnight.

To add optional garnish, when ready to serve, top each slice with dollop of whipped cream, sprinkling of fruity cereal crisps and twist of lime.

Cafe and Cocoa Pebbles Rice Pudding

Prep time: 45 minutes

Total time: 3 hours, 30 minutes

Servings: 12 (1/2 cup each)

1 cup Cocoa Pebbles cereal

4 cups whole milk

2 cups water

3 teaspoons decaffeinated instant coffee

1 cup long grain rice

1/4 teaspoon salt

2 cinnamon sticks

3/4 cup sweetened condensed milk

1 ounce bittersweet chocolate

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Topping:

2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

1/4 cup Cocoa Pebbles cereal

Combine cereal and milk in cereal bowl. Allow to sit for 30 minutes. Strain out milk and discard cereal. Set aside.

Add water and instant coffee to heavy saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring water to boil. Stir in rice and salt. Return water to boil. Reduce heat to low. Cook, covered, until water is absorbed and rice is tender, about 15 minutes.